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HP LaserJet M2727nf Laser A4 vs HP LaserJet M2727nfs A4

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  • 125identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

  • Copy resolution (black graphics)
    • LaserJet M2727nf Laser A4:600 x 600 dpi
    • LaserJet M2727nfs A4:Up to 600 x 600 dpi
  • TWAIN version
    • LaserJet M2727nf Laser A4:1.9
    • LaserJet M2727nfs A4:Version 1.9
  • Fax speed dialing (max numbers)
    • LaserJet M2727nf Laser A4:120
    • LaserJet M2727nfs A4:Up to 120 (119 group dials)
  • Total input capacity
    • LaserJet M2727nf Laser A4:300 sheets
    • LaserJet M2727nfs A4:550 sheets
  • Maximum input capacity
    • LaserJet M2727nf Laser A4:300 sheets
    • LaserJet M2727nfs A4:550 sheets
  • Maximum input capacity for envelopes
    • LaserJet M2727nf Laser A4:Up to 10 envelopes
    • LaserJet M2727nfs A4:10
  • Media weight (tray 1)
    • LaserJet M2727nf Laser A4:60 - 163 g/m²
    • LaserJet M2727nfs A4:60 to 163 g/m²
  • Power consumption (average operating)
    • LaserJet M2727nf Laser A4:410 W
    • LaserJet M2727nfs A4:15 W

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181 specifications
Printingidentical
Print technologyKnown for oneLaserUnknown — not stated by the source
PrintingNoNo
Maximum resolution1200 x 1200 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)26 ppm26 ppm
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)26 ppm26 ppm
Warm-up time38 s38 s
Time to first page (black, normal)10 s10 s
Economical printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (black, best quality, A4)8 ppm8 ppm
Print speed (black, best quality, letter)< 8 ppm< 8 ppm
Copying1 differ
CopyingMono copyingMono copying
Maximum copy resolution600 x 600 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Maximum number of copies99 copies99 copies
Copier resizeKnown for one25 - 400%Unknown — not stated by the source
Time to first copy (letter)< 8.0 sec< 8.0 sec
Bottom copy margin4 mm4 mm
Copier settingsContrast (lighter/darker), resolution copy quality (text, mixed, film photo and picture), draft quality (on/off), multipage (on/off), reduce/enlarge 25 to 400%, copy collation, number of copies, one or 2-sided copying, tray select, paper size, paper type, restore default.Contrast (lighter/darker), resolution copy quality (text, mixed, film photo and picture), draft quality (on/off), multipage (on/off), reduce/enlarge 25 to 400%, copy collation, number of copies, one or 2-sided copying, tray select, paper size, paper type, restore default.
Copy resolution (black graphics)Differs600 x 600 dpiUp to 600 x 600 dpi
Copy resolution (colour text and graphics)600 DPI600 DPI
Copy speed (black, best, letter)Up to 27 cpm (single sheet on flatbed, multiple copies, ADF copy speed is up to 19 cpm)Up to 27 cpm (single sheet on flatbed, multiple copies, ADF copy speed is up to 19 cpm)
Left metric copy margin4 mm4 mm
Maximum copy speed (black, A4)Known for one26 cpmUnknown — not stated by the source
Right metric copy margin4 mm4 mm
Top metric copy margin4 mm4 mm
Scanning1 differ
ScanningColour scanningColour scanning
Optical scanning resolution1200 x 1200 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Maximum scan area216 x 297 mm216 x 297 mm
Scanner typeFlatbed scannerFlatbed scanner
Image formats supportedBMP, GIF, PNGBMP, GIF, PNG
Input colour depth24 bit24 bit
Greyscale levels256256
TWAIN versionDiffers1.9Version 1.9
Minimum scan sizeNo minimumNo minimum
Scan input modesFront control panel scan, Copy or Fax buttons, scanning via HP LaserJet Scan (Windows), HP Director (Macintosh) or TWAIN-compliant or WIA-compliant softwareFront control panel scan, copy or fax buttons, scanning via HP LaserJet Scan (Windows), HP Director (Macintosh) or TWAIN-compliant or WIA-compliant software
Scan speed (black, normal quality)Up to 3 ppmUp to 3 ppm
Scan speed (colour, normal quality)Up to 3 ppmUp to 3 ppm
Scanner featuresInstant on scanner, device front control panel with Scan-to-folder and e-mail options for direct walk-up scan capability (pre-configuration of walk-up capability required via software provided); software; 50-page automatic document feeder.Instant on scanner, device front control panel with Scan-to-folder and e-mail options for direct walk-up scan capability (pre-configuration of walk-up capability required via software provided); software; 50-page Automatic Document Feeder.
Fax1 differ
FaxingColour faxingColour faxing
Modem speed33.6 Kbit/s33.6 Kbit/s
Fax memory600 pages600 pages
Auto-redialingYesYes
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)Differs120Up to 120 (119 group dials)
Fax forwardingYesYes
Distinctive ringYesYes
Fax broadcasting119 locations119 locations
Fax delayed sendingYesYes
Featuresidentical
Maximum duty cycleKnown for one15000 pages per monthUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital senderNoNo
Number of print cartridges11
All-In-One-multitaskingYesYes
Input & output capacity3 differ
Total input capacityDiffers300 sheets550 sheets
Total output capacity125 sheets125 sheets
Maximum input capacityDiffers300 sheets550 sheets
Maximum output capacity125 sheets125 sheets
Maximum input capacity for envelopesDiffersUp to 10 envelopes10
Standard output capacity for envelopes10 sheets10 sheets
Paper handling5 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Paper tray media typesDiffersBond paper, Card stock, Envelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper, TransparenciesBond paper, Card stock, Iron-On Transfers, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Transparencies
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A4, A5, A6A4, A5, A6
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)B5B5
Auto Document Feeder (ADF) media weight60 - 90 g/m²60 - 90 g/m²
Media weight (tray 1)Differs60 - 163 g/m²60 to 163 g/m²
Additional paper traysKnown for oneOptional second 250-sheet paper trayUnknown — not stated by the source
Envelope feederNoNo
Maximum paper trays33
Media handlingSheetfedSheetfed
Media type and capacity (tray 2)Sheets: 250sheets: 250
Paper handling optional/inputKnown for oneOptional second 250-sheet paper trayUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling standard/inputDiffers50-sheet media input tray, 250-sheet media input tray, 50-sheet automatic document feeder50-sheet media input tray, two 250-sheet media input trays, 50-sheet Automatic Document Feeder
Paper handling standard/output125-sheet face-down output bin and straight-thru paper path125-sheet face-down output bin and straight-thru paper path
Recommended media weightDiffers60 - 163 g/m²Tray 1, output bin: 60 - 163; Tray 2, 3: 60 - 120; Au-matic Document Feeder (ADF): 60 - 90
Paper handlingDiffers50-sheet media input tray, 250-sheet media input tray, 50-sheet Automatic Document Feeder, 125-sheet face-down output bin and straight-thru paper path50-sheet media input tray, two 250-sheet media input trays, 50-sheet Automatic Document Feeder, 125-sheet face-down output bin and straight-thru paper path, stapler
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Supported network protocols (IPv4)TCP/IP: IPv4, IPv6, IP Direct Mode, LPD, SLP, Bonjour, BOOTP/DHCP/AutoIP, WINS, SNMP v1, and HTTPTCP/IP: IPv4, IPv6, IP Direct Mode, LPD, SLP, Bonjour, BOOTP/DHCP/AutoIP, WINS, SNMP v1, and HTTP
Performance1 differ
Internal memory64 MB64 MB
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor familyNXP ColdFire V5eNXP ColdFire V5e
Processor frequency450 MHz450 MHz
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum system requirementsDiffersMicrosoft Windows 7 ready. For more information go to http:///go/windows7. Some features may not be available. Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit): 1 GHz processor, 512 MB RAM, check User’s Guide for minimum hard disk space; Windows XP-32 Home, XP-32 Professional, XP-x64: any Pentium II processor (PenMicrosoft Windows 2000, Server 2003: any Pentium II processor or higher, 64 MB RAM, 250 MB hard disk space, SVGA 800 x 600 with 16-bit colour display, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher (full install), CD-ROM drive, USB port (print driver, scan driver only); Microsoft Windows XP-32 Home, XP-32 Professi
Designidentical
Market positioningBusinessBusiness
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayLCDLCD
Power1 differ
Power consumption (average operating)Differs410 W15 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)15 W15 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one13 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (off)Known for one0.1 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
Operating temperature (T-T)59 - 90.5 °F59 - 90.5 °F
Storage relative humidity (H-H)0 - 95%0 - 95%
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 40 °C-20 - 40 °C
Operating altitude (imperial)Up to 10,000 ftUp to 10,000 ft
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)15 - 32.5 °C15 - 32.5 °C
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers17.2 kg20.5 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers22 kg25.9 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareHP Toolbox FX, HP LaserJet Scan, TWAIN 1.9 or WIA scanner drivers, HP LaserJet Fax, HP Fax Setup Wizard, Readiris PRO text recognition software (not installed with other software, separate installation required), printer drivers (HP PCL 6, HP postscript level 3 emulation), installer/uninstaller, HPHP Toolbox FX, HP LaserJet Scan, TWAIN 1.9 or WIA scanner drivers, HP LaserJet Fax, HP Fax Setup Wizard, Readiris PRO text recognition software (not installed with other software, separate installation required), printer drivers (HP PCL 6, HP postscript level 3 emulation), installer/uninstaller, HP
Logistics data1 differ
Pallet gross weightDiffers352 kg310.9 kg
Other features27 differ
Standard input traysDiffers23
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet, Fast EthernetVia built-in 10/100 wired Ethernet network port
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs500 x 406 x 457 mm500 x 406 x 546 mm
All-in-one functionsCopy, Fax, ScanCopy, Fax, Scan
Colour all-in-one functionsFax, Scan, NoFax, Scan, No
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 2000; Windows Server 2003; Windows XP Home; Windows XP Media Center; Windows XP Professional; Windows XP Professional x64; Windows XP Tablet PC; Mac OS X v10.3 +; Novell NetWare 3.2, 4.2, 5.x, 6; HP-UX 10.20, 11.x; RED HAT Linux 6.x a vyšší; SUSE Linux 6.x +; Solaris 2.5x, 2.6, 7, 8, 9, 10 (Microsoft Windows 2000, Server 2003, XP Home, XP Media Center, XP Professional, XP Professional x64, XP Tablet PC; Certified for Windows Vista; Mac OS X v10.3 or higher; Novell NetWare 3.2, 4.2, 5.x, 6; HP-UX 10.20, 11.x; RED HAT Linux 6.x or higher; SUSE Linux 6.x or higher; Solaris 2.5x, 2.6, 7, 8
Downloadable softwareInstaller, print drivers, HP Send Fax, HP Scan software, HP Toolbox FX for management and support, Readiris PRO text recognition software, HP Software Update, HP Web Jetadmin, Enterprise InstallerInstaller, print drivers, HP Send Fax, HP Scan software, HP Toolbox FX for management and support, Readiris PRO text recognition software, HP Software Update, HP Web Jetadmin, Enterprise Installer
FunctionsDiffersPrint, copy, scan, faxPrint, copy, scan, fax, convenience stapler
HandsetNoNo
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one320 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Media types supportedDiffersPaper (bond, color, heavy, letterhead, light, plain, preprinted, prepunched, recycled, rough), envelopes, transparencies, labels, cardstockPaper (bond, colour, heavy, letterhead, light, plain, preprinted, prepunched, recycled, rough), envelopes, transparencies, labels, cardstock A4, A5, 127 x 127 to 216 x 381 mm
Minimum system requirements for MacintoshDiffersMac OS X v10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6; PowerPC G3, G4, G5, or Intel processors; 512 MB RAM; 100 MB available hard disk space; CD-ROM drive; USB or network portMac OS X v10.3 or higher; G3 (500 MHz), G4, G5, or Intel processors; 512 MB RAM; 100 MB disk space; USB or network port; CD-ROM drive
Modem typeDiffersV34, Super G3 faxV34, Super G3 fax (<33 Kbps) & 2x RJ-11
Multi feed detectionYesYes
Network readyYesYes
Power requirementsDiffers110 - 127 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz), 4.5 amp; 220 - 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz)Input voltage 110 to 127 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz), 4.5 amp; 220 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz), 2.6 amp
Printer managementHP Toolbox FX, HP Web Jetadmin, embedded Web serverHP Toolbox FX, HP Web Jetadmin, embedded Web server
SafetyIEC 60950-1: 2001/EN 60950-1: 2001+A11; IEC 60825-1: 1993+A1: 1997+A2: 2001/EN 60825-1: 1994+A1: 2002+A2: 2001 (Class 1 Laser/LED Product); GB4943-1995IEC 60950-1: 2001/EN 60950-1: 2001+A11; IEC 60825-1: 1993+A1: 1997+A2: 2001/EN 60825-1: 1994+A1: 2002+A2: 2001 (Class 1 Laser/LED Product); GB4943-1995
Scan file formatsBMP, GIF, PDF, PNG, TIFFBMP, GIF, PDF, PNG, TIFF
Size (imperial)50 cm (19.7")50 cm (19.7")
Media size (tray 1)A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS), C5, DL, 16K, Postcard (JIS), Double Postcard (JIS); 76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mmA4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS), C5, DL, 16K, Postcard (JIS), Double Postcard (JIS); 76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs596 x 496 x 595 mm596 x 496 x 785 mm
Electromagnetic compatibilityCISPR 22: 2005/EN 55022: 2006-Class B; EN 61000-3-2: 2000+A2; EN 61000-3-3: 1995+A1; EN 55024: 1998+A1+A2; FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B 2/ICES-003, Issue 3; GB9254-1998CISPR 22: 2005/EN 55022: 2006-Class B; EN 61000-3-2: 2000+A2; EN 61000-3-3: 1995+A1; EN 55024: 1998+A1+A2; FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B 2/ICES-003, Issue 3; GB9254-1998
I/O portsDiffers1 USB, 1 Ethernet, 2 RJ-11 fax ports1 10/100Base-T Ethernet network port, 1 Hi-Speed USB port (compatible with USB 2.0 specifications), 2 RJ-11 fax ports
Acoustic power emissionsDiffers6.4 B(A) (continuous print at 27 ppm)6.4 B(A) (printing at 27 ppm), 6.9 B(A) (ADF copy/print at 27 ppm), inaudible (ready)
Acoustic power emissions (active, print, copy or scan)69 dB69 dB
Acoustic power emissions (ready)InaudibleInaudible
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (active, print, copy or scan)55.4 B(A) 50.4 dB(A)55.4 B(A) 50.4 dB(A)
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (ready)InaudibleInaudible
Auto document feeder: supported media types and capacitysheets: 50sheets: 50
Auto fax reduction supportedYesYes
Automatic paper sensorNoNo
Control panel2-line LCD text display, alphanumeric buttons, navigational buttons plus 3 LEDs (Setup, left, enter, right, cancel), fax buttons plus 1 LED (start fax, phonebook, volume, resolution, redial, one touch keys, shift), copy buttons plus 2 LEDs (start copy, 2 sided, reduce/enlarge, lighter/darker, collat2-line LCD text display, alphanumeric buttons, navigational buttons plus 3 LEDs (Setup, left, enter, right, cancel), fax buttons plus 1 LED (start fax, phonebook, volume, resolution, redial, one touch keys, shift), copy buttons plus 2 LEDs (start copy, 2 sided, reduce/enlarge, lighter/darker, collat
Copier scaling (Auto Document Feeder)25 to 400%25 to 400%
Copier smart software featuresSimplex or duplex copies, 1 to 99 multiple copies, Collation, Reduce/Enlarge from 25 to 400% (with page size presets), Fit to page, 2 or 4 pages to 1 page, Contrast (lighter/darker), Resolution (copy quality), Draft mode, Tray selectSimplex or duplex copies, 1 to 99 multiple copies, Collation, Reduce/Enlarge from 25 to 400% (with page size presets), Fit to page, 2 or 4 pages to 1 page, Contrast (lighter/darker), Resolution (copy quality), Draft mode, Tray select
Custom media sizesDiffersTray 1: 76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm; Tray 2: 148 x 210 to 216 x 356 mm; Automatic document feeder: 127 x 127 to 216 x 381 mm Tray 1: 3.0 x 5.0 to 8.5 x 14.0 in; Tray 2: 5.8 x 8.3 to 8.5 x 14.0 in; Automatic document feeder: 5.5 x 5 to 8.5 x 14.0 inTray 1: 76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm; Tray 2, Tray 3: 148 x 210 to 216 x 356 mm; Automatic Document Feeder: 127 x 127 to 216 x 381 mm
Dimension note (imperial)Dimensions vary as per configurationDimensions vary as per configuration
Dimension note (metric)Dimensions vary as per configurationDimensions vary as per configuration
Driver updatesDiffersIn US, latest drivers available from HP support Web site at http:///support/LJm2727; in other countries/regions, latest drivers available from http://Latest drivers available from http://
Duplex bindingNoNo
Duplex print optionsAutomatic (standard)Automatic (standard)
Duplex supported media sizeA4A4
First page out (black&white, A4, ready)10 s10 s
First page out (black&white, letter, ready)10 s10 s
First page out (black&white, letter, sleep)10 s10 s
Junk barrier supportedDiffersYes, using CSI fieldYes
Maximum scan area (ADF) (imperial)215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14")215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14")
Maximum scan area (imperial)21.6 cm (8.5")21.6 cm (8.5")
Media size (tray 2)A5, B5 (JIS), A4; 148 x 210 to 216 x 356 mmA5, B5 (JIS), A4; 148 x 210 to 216 x 356 mm
Media sizes supported (imperial)DiffersTray 1, output bin: 16 to 43 lb; Tray 2: 16 to 32 lb; automatic document feeder (ADF): 16 to 24 lbTray 1, Output bin: 16 to 43 lb, Tray 2, 3: 16 to 32 lb, automatic document feeder (ADF): 16 to 24 lb
Media weight (tray 2)Differs60 - 120 g/m²60 to 120 g/m²
Media weight (tray 3)Differs60 - 120 g/m²60 to 120 g/m²
Media weights by paper pathDiffersTray 1, output bin: 60 to 163 g/m2; Tray 2: 60 to 120 g/m2; automatic document feeder (ADF): 60 to 90 g/m2Tray 1, output bin: 60 to 163 g/m²; Tray 2: 60 to 120 g/m2; automatic document feeder (ADF): 60 to 90 g/m²
Memory technologyMemory Enhancement technology (MEt)Memory Enhancement technology (MEt)
Minimum scan areaNo minimumNo minimum
Minimum scan area (Auto Document Feeder)127 x 127 mm (5 x 5")127 x 127 mm (5 x 5")
Package dimensions (W x D x H)Differs596.1 x 496.1 x 595.1 mm (23.5 x 19.5 x 23.4")596.1 x 496.1 x 785.1 mm (23.5 x 19.5 x 30.9")
Package weight (imperial)Differs22 kg (48.4 lbs)25.9 kg (57 lbs)
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Differs1200 x 1000 x 1925 mm1200 x 1000 x 1710 mm
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Differs1219.2 x 1016 x 1924.8 mm (48 x 40 x 75.8")1219.2 x 1016 x 1709.9 mm (48 x 40 x 67.3")
Pallet weight (imperial)Differs351.3 kg (774.4 lbs)310.3 kg (684 lbs)
Print margin bottom (A4)4 mm4 mm
Print margin left (A4)4 mm4 mm
Print margin right (A4)4 mm4 mm
Print margin top (A4)4 mm4 mm
Print quality (black, best quality)1200 x 1200 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Print quality (black, draft quality)1200 DPI1200 DPI
Print quality (black, normal quality)1200 DPI1200 DPI
Printer smart software featuresInstant on scanner, Automatic duplex and booklet printing, N-up printing, Collation, Watermarks, install printer driver only, Economode for toner savings, accepts a variety of paper sizes and types.Instant on scanner, Automatic duplex and booklet printing, N-up printing, Collation, Watermarks, install printer driver only, Economode for toner savings, accepts a variety of paper sizes and types.
Product dimensions optional (metric)Differs500 x 406 x 546 mm (with optional tray)500 x 406 x 546 mm
Security management descriptionSNMP v1 (community name); control panel, embedded Web server and HP Toolbox FX (password-protected), Kensington lock included with deviceSNMP v1 (community name); control panel, embedded Web server and HP Toolbox FX (password-protected), Kensington lock included with device
Standard media sizesDiffersTray 1: A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS), C5, DL, 16K, Postcard (JIS), Double Postcard (JIS); Tray2: A5, B5 (JIS), A4; automatic document feeder (ADF): A4, A5Tray 1: A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS), C5, DL, 16K, Postcard (JIS), Double Postcard (JIS); Tray 2, Tray 3: A5, B5 (JIS), A4; Automatic Document Feeder (ADF): A4, A5
Standard output capacity for transparencies10 sheets10 sheets
SureSupply connection typeDirect and NetworkDirect and Network
SureSupply supportedYesYes
Typefaces45 scalable TrueType, 35 PostScript45 scalable TrueType, 35 Postscript
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) number3.041 kWh/Week3.041 kWh/Week
UNSPSC-code4321211043212110
Upgrade typeDevice firmware upgradability via USB direct connection or 10/100 wired Ethernet network connectivity; RAM upgradable from 128 MB up to 320 MB total via a single 144-pin DIMM slot accepting 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB RAM memory modulesDevice firmware upgradability via USB direct connection or 10/100 wired Ethernet network connectivity; RAM upgradable from 128 MB up to 320 MB total via a single 144-pin DIMM slot accepting 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB RAM memory modules
Weight (imperial)DiffersWeight varies as per configuration 37.8 lbWeight varies as per configuration 44.9 lb
Maximum scan area (ADF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source216 x 381 mm
Service & supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Web sites, HP Customer Support Centre (free telephone support during warranty period), various HP product repair services available during and after the warranty period, selection of HP Care Pack options depending upon region

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